Hymn lyrics — free public-domain hymns

Abide, O Dearest Jesus — Abide, O dearest Jesus, Among us with Thy grace, That Satan may not harm us, Nor we to sin give place.
Abide With Me — Abide with me; fast falls the eventide; The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide. When other helpers fail and comforts flee, Help of the helpless, O abide with me.
A Child of The King — My Father is rich in houses and lands, He holdeth the wealth of the world in His hands! Of rubies and diamonds of silver and gold His coffers are full,— He has riches untold. I'm a child of the King, a child of the King: With Jesus my Savior I'm a child of the King.
A Great and Mighty Wonder — A great and mighty wonder, a full and holy cure: The virgin bears the Infant with virgin honor pure! Repeat the hymn again: "To God on high be glory And peace on earth to men!"
A Hymn of Glory Let Us Sing — A hymn of glory let us sing! New hymns throughout the world shall ring: Alleluia! Alleluia! Christ by a way none ever trod, Ascends unto the throne of God. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
A Lamb Goes Uncomplaining Forth — A Lamb goes uncomplaining forth, The guilt of all men bearing; And laden with the sins of earth, None else the burden sharing! Goes patient on, grow weak and faint, To slaughter led without complaint, That spotless life to offer; Bears shame and stripes, and wounds and death, Anguish and mockery, and saith, "Willing all this I suffer."
All Creatures of Our God and King — All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! Thou burning sun with golden beam, Thou silver moon with softer gleam! O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
All Depends On Our Possessing — All depends on our possessing God's abundant grace and blessing, Though all earthly wealth depart. He who trusts with faith unshaken In His God is not forsaken And e'er keeps a dauntless heart.
Alleluia, Alleluia! Hearts to Heaven and Voices Raise — Alleluia, alleluia! Hearts to Heav'n and voices raise: Sing to God a hymn of gladness, sing to God a hymn of praise. He, who on the cross a Victim, for the world's salvation bled, Jesus Christ, the King of glory, now is risen from the dead.
Alleluia, Sing To Jesus! — Alleluia! sing to Jesus! His the scepter, His the throne. Alleluia! His the triumph, His the victory alone. Hark! the songs of peaceful Zion thunder like a mighty flood. Jesus out of every nation has redeemed us by His blood.
All Glory, Laud, and Honor — All glory, laud and honor, To Thee, Redeemer, King, To Whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring. 1. Thou art the King of Israel, Thou David's royal Son, Who in the Lord's Name com est, The King and Blessed One.
All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name — All hail the pow'r of Jesus' Name! Let angels prostrate fall; Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all. Bring forth the royal diadem, and crown Him Lord of all.
All My Heart This Night Rejoices — All my heart this night rejoices, As I hear, Far and near, Sweetest angel voices; "Christ is born," their choirs are singing, Till the air Ev'rywhere Now with joy is ringing.
All People That On Earth Do Dwell — All people that on earth do dwell, sing to the Lord with cheerful voice. Serve him with fear, his praise forth tell, come ye before him and rejoice!
All Praise to Jesus' Hallowed Name — All praise to Jesus' hallowed Name Who of virgin pure became True man for us! The angels sing As the glad news to earth they bring. Hallelujah!
All Praise To Thee, My God, This Night — All praise to Thee, my God, this night, For all the blessings of the light! Keep me, O keep me, King of kings, Beneath Thine own almighty wings.
All Who Believe and Are Baptized — All who believe and are baptized shall see the Lord's salvation; baptized into the death of Christ, they are a new creation. through Christ's redemption they shall stand among the glorious heav'nly band of every tribe and nation.
Almighty God Your Word Is Cast — Almighty God, Your Word is cast Like seed into the ground; Now let the dew of Heav'n descend, And righteous fruits abound.
Amazing Grace — Amazing grace! How sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found; Was blind, but now I see.
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God — A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; Our helper He, amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing: For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe; His craft and pow'r are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal.
And Can It Be — And can it be that I should gain An interest in the Savior's blood? Died He for me, who caused His pain? For me, who Him to death pursued? Amazing love! How can it be, That Thou, my God, shouldst die for me?
Angels From the Realms of Glory — Angels from the realms of glory, Wing your flight o'er all the earth; Ye who sang creation's story Now proclaim Messiah's birth. Come and worship, come and worship, Worship Christ, the newborn King.
Angels We Have Heard On High — Angels we have heard on high Sweetly singing o'er the plains, And the mountains in reply Echoing their joyous strains. Gloria, in excelsis Deo! Gloria, in excelsis Deo!
Angel Voices, Ever Singing — Angel voices, ever singing, round Thy throne of light, Angel harps, forever ringing, rest not day or night; Thousands only live to bless Thee, and confess Thee Lord of might.
A Pilgrim and a Stranger — A Pilgrim and a stranger, I journey here below; Far distant is my country The home to which I go. Here I must toil and travel, Oft weary and opprest, But there my God shall lead me To everlasting rest.
Ascribe To the Lord Honor — Ascribe to the Lord, honor, And glory due His Name Worship in His holiness, Worthy is His pow'r and fame.
As With Gladness Men of Old — As with gladness, men of old Did the guiding star behold As with joy they hailed its light Leading onward, beaming bright So, most glorious Lord, may we Evermore be led to Thee.
At The Lamb's High Feast — At the Lamb's high feast we sing, Praise to our victorious King, Who has washed us in the tide Flowing from his piercèd side; Alleluia!
Awake, My Heart, With Gladness — Awake, my heart, with gladness, See what today is done; How after gloom and sadness, Comes forth the glorious Sun. My Savior there was laid Where our bed must be made When to the realms of light Our spirit wings its flight.
Awake, My Soul, And With The Sun (see also 'Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow') — Awake, my soul, and with the sun Thy daily stage of duty run; Shake off dull sloth, and joyful rise, To pay thy morning sacrifice.
Away In A Manger — Away in a manger, no crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down His sweet head. The stars in the sky looked down where He lay, The little Lord Jesus, asleep on the hay.
Baptized Into Thy Name Most Holy — Baptized into Thy Name most holy, O Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, I claim a place, though weak and lowly, Among Thy seed, Thy chosen host. Buried with Christ and dead to sin, Thy Spirit now shall live within.
Beautiful Savior — Beautiful Savior, King of Creation Son of God and Son of Man! Truly I'd love Thee, truly I'd serve Thee, Light of my soul, my joy, my crown.
Behold, A Host, Arrayed in White — Behold a host, arrayed in white, Like thousand snow clad mountains bright, With palms they stand. Who is this band Before the throne of light? Lo, these are they of glorious fame Who from the great affliction came And in the flood of Jesus' blood Are cleansed from guilt and blame. Now gathered in the holy place Their voices they in worship raise, Their anthems swell where God doth dwell, Mid angels song of praise.
Beneath The Cross Of Jesus — Beneath the cross of Jesus I fain would take my stand, The shadow of a mighty rock within a weary land; A home within the wilderness, a rest upon the way, From the burning of the noontide heat, and the burden of the day.
Be Still My Soul — Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side. Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain. Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change, He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heav'nly Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end.
Be Thou My Vision — Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart; Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art. Thou my best Thought, by day or by night, Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.
Blessed Assurance — Blessèd assurance, Jesus is mine! O what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God, Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood. This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long; This is my story, this is my song, Praising my Savior, all the day long.
Blessed Jesus at Thy Word — Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word We are gathered all to hear Thee; Let our hearts and souls be stirred Now to seek and love and fear Thee, By Thy teachings sweet and holy, Drawn from earth to love Thee solely.
Blest Be The Tie That Binds — Blest be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.
Blind Bartimaeus — Blind Bartimaeus at the gates Of Jericho in darkness waits: He hears the crowd; he hears a breath say "It is Christ of Nazareth!" And calls in tones of agony, "O Jesus, Jesus pity me!"
Bonus Carol: Good King Wenceslas — Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even. Brightly shone the moon that night, though the frost was cruel, When a poor man came in sight, gath'ring winter fuel.
Breathe on Me, Breath of God — Breathe on me, breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do.
Built on the Rock — Built on the Rock the church doth stand, Even when steeples are falling; Crumbled have spires in every land, Bells still are chiming and calling; Calling the young and old to rest, But above all the soul distressed, Longing for rest everlasting.
By Grace I'm Saved — By grace I'm savedgrace free and boundless! My heart, believ'st thou this or not? Why tremblest thou with terror groundless? Has ever God a falsehood taught? His Word is truethen this must be: By grace there is a crown for thee.
Christ Arose — Low in the grave He lay Jesus my Savior! Waiting the coming day- Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o'er His foes; He arose a Victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! He arose! He arose!
Christ Jesus Lay In Death's Strong Bands — Christ Jesus lay in death's strong bands, For our offenses given; But now at God's right hand He stands, And brings us life from Heaven. Wherefore let us joyful be, And sing to God right thankfully Loud songs of Alleluia! Alleluia!
Christ Returneth — It may be at morn, when the day is awaking, When sunlight through darkness and shadow is breaking That Jesus will come in the fullness of glory To receive from the world "His own." O Lord Jesus, how long, how long Ere we shout the glad song, Christ returneth! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen. Hallelujah! Amen.
Christ The Lord Is Risen Today (Lyra) — Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia! Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!
Come Down, O Love Divine — Come down, O love divine, seek Thou this soul of mine, And visit it with Thine own ardor glowing. O Comforter, draw near, within my heart appear, And kindle it, Thy holy flame bestowing.
Come Forth! Come On, with Solemn Song! — Come forth! come on, with solemn song! The road is short, the rest is long! The Lord brought here, He calls away: Make no delay, This home was for a passing day.
Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost — Come, God Creator, Holy Ghost, And visit Thou these souls of men; Fill them with graces, as Thou dost, Thy creatures make pure a gain.
Come Holy Spirit, Lord Our God — Come, Holy Spirit, Lord our God, And pour Thy gifts of grace abroad; Thy faithful people fill with blessing, Love's fire their hearts possessing. O Lord, Thou by Thy heav'nly Light Dost gather and in faith unite Through all the world a holy nation To sing to Thee with exultation, Hallelujah! Hallelujah!
Come Thou Fount Of Every Blessing — Come, Thou Fount of every blessing, Tune my heart to sing Thy grace; Streams of mercy, never ceasing, Call for songs of loudest praise. Teach me some melodious sonnet, Sung by flaming tongues above. Praise the mount! I'm fixed upon it, Mount of Thy redeeming love.
Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus — Come, Thou long expected Jesus Born to set Thy people free; From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee. Israel's Strength and Consolation, Hope of all the earth Thou art; Dear Desire of every nation, Joy of every longing heart.
Come, Ye Disconsolate — Come, ye disconsolate, wher'er ye languish; Come to the mercy seat, fervently kneel. Here bring your wounded hearts, here tell your anguish; Earth has no sorrow that Heav'n cannot heal.
Come, Your Heart and Voices Raising — Come, your hearts and voices raising, Christ the Lord with gladness praising; Loudly sing His love amazing, Worthy folk of Christendom.
Comfort, Comfort Ye My People — Comfort, comfort ye My people, Speak ye peace, thus saith our God; Comfort those who sit in darkness, Mourning 'neath their sorrow's load; Speak ye to Jerusalem Of the peace that waits for them; Tell her that her sins I cover, And her warfare now is over.
Creator of the Stars of Night — Creator of the stars of night, Thy people's everlasting light, Jesu, Redeemer, save us all, And hear Thy servants when they call.
Crown Him With Many Crowns — Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne. Hark! How the heav'nly anthem drowns all music but its own. Awake, my soul, and sing of Him who died for thee, And hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity.
Day of Wrath, O Day of Mourning — Day of wrath, O day of mourning! See fulfilled the prophet's warning, Heav'n and earth in ashes burning.
Dear Christians, One and All Rejoice — Dear Christians, one and all rejoice, With exultation springing, And with united heart and voice And holy rapture singing, Proclaim the wonders God hath done, How his right arm the vict'ry won; Right dearly it hath cost him.
Despair Not, O Heart — Despair not, O heart, in thy sorrow, But hope from God's promises borrow Beware in thy sorrow, of sinning For death is of life the beginning.
Did You Think To Pray? — Ere you left your room this morning, Did you think to pray? In the name of Christ our Savior, Did you sue for loving favor, As a shield today? O how praying rests the weary! Prayer will change the night to day; So when life seems dark and dreary, Don't forget to pray.
Evening and Morning — Evening and morning, Sunset and dawning, Wealth, peace, and gladness, Comfort in sadness, These are Thy works; all the glory be Thine! Times without number, Awake or in slumber, Thine eye observes us, From danger preserves us, Causing Thy mercy upon us to shine.
Every Morning Mercies New — Ev'ry morning mercies new Fall as fresh as morning dew; Ev'ry morning let us pay Tribute with the early day: For Thy mercies, Lord, are sure; Thy compassion doth endure.
Faith of Our Fathers — Faith of our fathers, living still, In spite of dungeon, fire and sword; O how our hearts beat high with joy Whene'er we hear that glorious Word! Faith of our fathers, holy faith! We will be true to thee till death.
Far, Far Away On Judea's Plains — Far, far away on Judea's plains, Shepherds of old heard the joyous strains: Glory to God, glory to God, Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth, good will to men; Peace on earth, good will to men.
Fear Not, O Little Flock — Fear not, O little flock, the foe Who madly seeks your overthrow; Dread not his rage and pow'r; What though your courage sometimes faints, His seeming triumph o'er God's saints Lasts but one little hour.
For All The Saints — For all the saints, who from their labors rest, Who Thee by faith before the world confessed, Thy Name, O Jesus, be forever blessed. Alleluia, Alleluia!
For The Beauty Of The Earth — For the beauty of the earth For the glory of the skies, For the love which from our birth Over and around us lies. Lord of all, to Thee we raise, This our hymn of grateful praise.
From All Thy Saints in Warfare — From all Thy saints in warfare, for all Thy saints at rest To Thee O blessed Jesus, all praises be addressed. Thou, Lord didst win the battle that they might conquerors be; Their crowns of living glory are lit with rays from Thee.
From God Shall Naught Divide Me — From God shall naught divide me, For He is true for aye, And on my path will guide me, Who else should often stray; His ever bounteous hand By night and day is heedful And gives me what is needful, Where'er I go or stand.
From Heaven Above To Earth I Come — From Heaven above to earth I come, To bear good news to every home; Glad tidings of great joy I bring, Whereof I now will say and sing.
From Nazareth — Comes any good from Nazareth? The scornful challenge as of old Is flung on many'a jeering breath From cloistered cells and marts of gold.
Gabriel's Message — The angel Gabriel from heaven came, his wings as drifted snow, his eyes as flame; "All hail," said he, "thou lowly maiden, Mary, most highly favored lady," Gloria!
Gentle Mary Laid Her Child — Gentle Mary laid her Child lowly in a manger; There He lay, the undefiled, to the world a Stranger: Such a Babe in such a place, can He be the Savior? Ask the saved of all the race who have found His favor.
Glorious Things of Thee are Spoken — Glorious things of thee are spoken, Zion city of our God; He, Whose Word cannot be broken Formed thee for His Own abode: On the Rock of Ages founded, What can shake thy sure repose? With salvation's walls surrounded, Thou mayst smile at all thy foes.
God Himself is Present — God Himself is present: Let us now adore Him, And with awe appear before Him. God is in His temple, all within keep silence, Prostrate lie with deepest reverence. Him alone God we own, Him our God and Savior; Praise His name forever.
God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen — God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay, Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day; To save us all from Satan's pow'r when we were gone astray. O tidings of comfort and joy, comfort and joy; O tidings of comfort and joy.
God, That Madest Earth and Heaven — God, that madest earth and Heaven, darkness and light; Who the day for toil hast given, for rest the night; May Thine angel guards defend us, Slumber sweet Thy mercy send us; Holy dreams and hopes attend us, all through the night.
God the Father Be Our Stay — God the Father, be our Stay, When hell's dread pow'rs assail us; Cleanse us from our sins, we pray, Nor in our last hour fail us. Keep us from the Evil One; Firm in the faith abiding, In Christ our Savior hiding, And heartily confiding. Let us put God's armor on: With all true Christians running Our heav'nly race and shunning The devil's wiles and cunning. Amen, Amen, this be done, So sing we, Hallelujah!
God, Whose Almighty Word — God, whose almighty word Chaos and darkness heard And took their flight: Hear us, we humble pray, And where the Gospel day Sheds not its glorious ray, Let there be light!
God Will Take Care of You — Be not dismayed whate'er betide, God will take care of you; Beneath His wings of love abide, God will take care of you. God will take care of you, through ev'ry day, o'er all the way; He will take care of you, God will take care of you.
Go To Dark Gethsemane — Go to dark Gethsemane, ye that feel the tempter's pow'r; Your Redeemer's conflict see, watch with Him one bitter hour, Turn not from His griefs away; learn from Jesus Christ to pray.
Great Is Thy Faithfulness — Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me!
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah — Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah, Pilgrim through this barren land. I am weak, but Thou art mighty; Hold me with Thy pow'rful hand. Bread of Heaven, Bread of Heaven, Feed me till I want no more; Feed me till I want no more.
Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah, O My Soul — Hallelujah, praise Jehovah, O my soul, Jehovah praise; I will sing the glorious praises Of my God through all my days. Put no confidence in princes, Nor for help on man depend; He shall die, to dust returning, And his purposes shall end.
Hallelujah, What a Savior! — Man of Sorrows! what a name For the Son of God, who came Ruined sinners to reclaim. Hallelujah! What a Savior!
Happy the Man Who Feareth God — Happy the man who feareth God, Whose feet His holy ways have trod; Thine own good hand shall nourish thee, And well and happy shalt thou be.
Hark, Hark, My Soul! — Hark! hark, my soul! angelic songs are swelling O'er earth's green fields and ocean's wave— beat shore: How sweet the truth those blessèd strains are telling Of that new life when sin shall be no more! Onward we go, for still we hear them sing, "Come, weary souls, for Jesus bids you come";
Hark the Glad Sound — Hark, the glad sound! the Savior comes! The Savior promised long; Let every heart prepare a throne, And every voice a song.
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing — Hark! The herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King; Peace on earth, and mercy mild, God and sinners reconciled!" Joyful, all ye nations rise, Join the triumph of the skies; With th'angelic host proclaim, "Christ is born in Bethlehem!" Hark! the herald angels sing, "Glory to the newborn King!"
Hark the Sound of Holy Voices — Hark the sound of holy voices, chanting at the crystal sea Halleluia! Halleluia! Halleluia! Lord to Thee. Multitude which none can number, like the stars in glory stand Clothed in white apparel, holding palms of vict'ry in their hand.
Hark, the Voice of Jesus Calling — Hark, the voice of Jesus calling, "Who will go and work today? Fields are ripe and harvests waiting, Who will bear the sheaves away?" Long and loud the Master calls us, Rich reward He offers free; Who will answer, gladly saying, "Here am I, send me, send me?"
Heavenly Father Send Thy Blessing — Heav'nly Father, send Thy blessing On Thy children gathered here, May they all, Thy Name confessing, Be to Thee forever dear; May they be, like Joseph, loving, Dutiful, and chaste, and pure; And their faith, like David, proving, Steadfast unto death endure.
He Keeps Me Singing — There's within my heart a melody Jesus whispers sweet and low, "Fear not, I am with thee, peace, be still," In all of life's ebb and flow. Jesus, Jesus, Jesus,— Sweetest name I know, Fills my ev'ry longing, Keeps me singing as I go.
He Leadeth Me — He leadeth me, O blessèd thought! O words with heav'nly comfort fraught! Whate'er I do, where'er I be Still 'tis God's hand that leadeth me. He leadeth me, He leadeth me, By His own hand He leadeth me; His faithful follow'r I would be, For by His hand He leadeth me.
He Was Not Willing — "He was not willing that any should perish"; Jesus enthroned in the glory above, Saw our poor fallen world, pitied our sorrows, Poured out His life for us, wonderful love! Perishing, perishing! Thronging our pathway, Hearts break with burdens too heavy to bear: Jesus would save, but there's no one to tell them, No one to lift them from sin and despair.
He Who Would Valiant Be — He who would valiant be 'gainst all disaster, Let him in constancy follow the Master. There's no discouragement shall make him once relent His first avowed intent to be a pilgrim.
Holy Ghost, with Light Divine — Holy Ghost, with light divine Shine upon this heart of mine; Chase the shades of night away, Turn the darkness into day.
Holy God, We Praise Thy Name — Holy God, we praise Thy Name; Lord of all, we bow before Thee! All on earth Thy scepter claim, All in Heaven above adore Thee; Infinite Thy vast do main, Everlasting is Thy reign.
Holy, Holy, Holy — Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee; Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity!
Holy Spirit, Ever Dwelling — Holy Spirit, ever dwelling in the holiest realms of light Holy Spirit, ever brooding o'er a world of gloom and blight Holy Spirit, ever raising earthbound souls to glory high Living, life— imparting Spirit you we praise and magnify.
Hosanna, Loud Hosanna — Hosanna, loud hosanna, the little children sang; Through pillared court and temple the lovely anthem rang. To Jesus, Who had blessed them close folded to His breast, The children sang their praises, the simplest and the best.
How Blest the Hearts — How blest are hearts, which Christ the Lord Couples as with a silver cord, In nuptial unity: That animated are by love And aspirations from above, O Holy Ghost, by Thee!
How Can I Keep from Singing? — My life flows on in endless song; Above earth's lamentation. I catch the sweet, though faroff hymn that hails a new creation; Through all the tumult and the strife, I hear that music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul... How can I keep from singing?
How Firm A Foundation — How firm a foundation, ye saints of the Lord, Is laid for your faith in His excellent Word! What more can He say than to you He hath said, You, who unto Jesus for refuge have fled?
I Am Jesus' Little Lamb — I am Jesus' little lamb, Ever glad at heart I am; For my Shepherd gently guides me, Knows my need, and well provides me, Loves me ev'ry day the same, Even calls me by my name.
I Bind Unto Myself Today — I bind unto myself today The strong Name of the Trinity, By invocation of the same The Three in One and One in Three.
I Come, O Savior, To Thy Table — I come, O Savior, to Thy table, For weak and weary is my soul; Thou, Bread of Life, alone art able To satisfy and make me whole: Lord, may Thy body and Thy blood Be for my soul the highest good!
If God Had Not Been on Our Side — If God had not been on our side And had not come to aid us, The foes with all their pow'r and pride Would surely have dismayed us; For we, His flock, would have to fear The threat of men both far and near Who rise in might against us.
If God Himself Be For Me — If God Himself be for me, I may a host defy; For when I pray, before me My foes, confounded, fly. If Christ, my Head and Master, Befriend me from above, What foe or what disaster Can drive me from His love?
I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day — I heard the bells on Christmas day Their old familiar carols play, And wild and sweet the words repeat Of peace on earth, good will to men.
I Know That My Redeemer Lives — I know that my Redeemer lives; What comfort this sweet sentence gives! He lives, He lives, who once was dead; He lives, my ever living Head.
I Know Whom I Have Believed — I know not why God's wondrous grace To me He hath made known, Nor why, unworthy, Christ in love Redeemed me for His own. But I know Whom I have believèd, And am persuaded that He is able To keep that which I've committed Unto Him against that day.
I'm But A Stranger Here — I'm but a stranger here, Heav'n is my home; Earth is a desert drear, Heav'n is my home. Danger and sorrow stand round me on every hand; Heav'n is my fatherland, Heav'n is my home.
Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise — Immortal, invisible, God only wise, In light inaccessible hid from our eyes, Most blessèd, most glorious, the Ancient of Days, Almighty, victorious, Thy great Name we praise.
I Need Thee Every Hour — I need Thee ev'ry hour, Most gracious Lord; No tender voice like Thine Can peace afford. I need Thee, O I need Thee; Ev'ry hour I need Thee; O bless me now, my Savior, I come to Thee!
In His Temple Now Behold Him — In His temple now behold Him, See the long expected Lord; Ancient prophets had foretold Him; God has now fulfilled His word. Now to praise Him, His redeemèd Shall break forth with one accord.
In Peace and Joy I Now Depart — In peace and joy I now depart At God's disposing; For full of comfort is my heart, Soft reposing. So the Lord hath promised me, And death is but a slumber.
In The Bleak MidWinter — In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, long ago.
In These Our Days So Perilous — In these our days so perilous, Lord, peace in mercy send us; No God but Thee can fight for us, No God but Thee defend us; Thou our only God and Savior.
I Place My Trust In God — I placed my trust in God today, For it is He who knows the way, And when uncertainties arise, I trust His judgment, true and wise. I'll place my trust in God today, Even when I cannot see the way, He'll lead me on with His strong hand, Until I reach the promised land.
Isaiah, Mighty Seer, In Days of Old — Isaiah, mighty seer, in days of old The Lord of all in Spirit did behold High on a lofty throne, in splendor bright, With flowing train that filled the Temple quite. Above the throne were stately seraphim, Six wings had they, these messengers of Him. With twain they veiled their faces, as was meet, With twain in reverent awe they hid their feet, And with the other twain aloft they soared, One to the other called and praised the Lord: "Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! Holy is God, the Lord of Sabaoth! Behold, His glory filleth all the earth!" The beams and lintels trembled at the cry, And clouds of smoke enwrapped the throne on high.
I Sing the Mighty Power of God — I sing the mighty pow'r of God, That made the mountains rise; That spread the flowing seas abroad, And built the lofty skies. I sing the wisdom that ordained The sun to rule the day: The moon shines full at His command, And all the stars obey.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear — It came upon the midnight clear, That glorious song of old, From angels bending near the earth, To touch their harps of gold; "Peace on the earth, good will to men, From Heaven's all gracious King." The world in solemn stillness lay, To hear the angels sing.
It Is Well With My Soul(When Peace Like a River) — When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul. It is well, with my soul, It is well, it is well with my soul.
I Walk In Danger All The Way — I walk in danger all the way; The thought shall never leave me That Satan, who has marked his prey, Is plotting to deceive me. This foe with hidden snares May seize me unawares If e'er I fail to watch and pray: I walk in danger all the way.
Jerusalem the Golden — Jerusalem the golden, with milk and honey blest, Beneath thy contemplation sink heart and voice oppressed. I know not, O I know not, what joys await us there, What radiancy of glory, what bliss beyond compare.
Jesus Came, the Heavens Adoring — Jesus came, the heav'ns adoring, Came with peace from realms on high; Jesus came for man's redemption, Lowly came on earth to die. Alleluia! Alleluia! Came in deep humility.
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today — Jesus Christ is ris'n today, Alleluia! Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia! Who did once, upon the cross, Alleluia! Suffer to redeem our loss, Alleluia!
Jesus Christ, Our Blessed Savior — Jesus Christ, our Blessed Savior, Turned away God's wrath forever; Suff'ring pains no tongue can tell, He saved us from the pains of hell.
Jesus Christ Who Came to Save — Jesus Christ, who came to save, And overcame the grave, Is now arisen, And sin hath bound in prison. Kyri' eleison.
Jesus Grant That Balm and Healing — Jesus, grant that balm and healing In Thy holy wounds I find, Every hour that I am feeling, Pains of body and of mind. Should some evil thought within Tempt my treacherous heart to sin, Show the peril, and from sinning Keep me ere its first beginning.
Jesus Is All the World To Me — Jesus is all the world to me, My life, my joy, my all; He is my strength from day to day, Without Him I would fall. When I am sad, to Him I go, No other one can cheer me so; When I am sad, He makes me glad, He's my friend.
Jesus, King of Glory — Jesus, King of glory, throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Savior, hear Thy children cry. Pardon our transgressions, cleanse us from our sin, By Thy Spirit help us heav'nly life to win. Jesus, King of glory, throned above the sky, Jesus, tender Savior, hear Thy children cry.
Jesus Loves Me — Jesus loves me! This I know, For the Bible tells me so. Little ones to Him belong; They are weak, but He is strong. Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.
Jesus Shall Reign — Jesus shall reign where'er the sun Does his successive journeys run; His kingdom stretch from shore to shore Till moons shall wax and wane no more.
Jesus Sinners Doth Receive — Jesus sinners doth receive; Well may we this saying ponder Who in sin's delusions live, And from God and Heaven wander: Here is hope for all who grieve— Jesus sinners doth receive.
Jesus, Tender Shepherd, Hear Me — Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear me; Bless Thy little lamb tonight; Through the darkness be Thou near me; Watch my sleep till morning light.
Jesus, Thy Boundless Love To Me — Jesus, Thy boundless love to me No thought can reach, no tongue declare; Unite my thankful heart with Thee And reign without a rival there. To Thee alone, dear Lord, I live; Myself to Thee, dear Lord, I give.
Jesus Wants All Of His Children — Jesus wants all of His children to be good and true; He will help if we but ask Him, help us gladly too.
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee — Joyful, joyful, we adore Thee, God of glory, Lord of love; Hearts unfold like flowers before Thee, opening to the sun above. Melt the clouds of sin and sadness; drive the dark of doubt away; Giver of immortal gladness, fill us with the light of day!
Joy to the World — Joy to the world, the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King; Let ev'ry heart prepare Him room, And Heav'n and nature sing, And Heav'n and nature sing, And Heav'n, and Heav'n, and nature sing.
Just As I Am Without One Plea — Just as I am, without one plea, But that Thy blood was shed for me, And that Thou biddest me come to Thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.
Lamp of Our Feet — Lamp of our feet! whereby we trace Our path, when wont to stray; Stream from the fount of heav'nly grace! Brook by the trav'ler's way!
Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence — Let all mortal flesh keep silence, And with fear and trembling stand; Ponder nothing earthly minded, For with blessing in His hand, Christ our God to earth descendeth, Our full homage to demand.
Let Children Hear The Mighty Deeds — Let children hear the mighty deeds Which God performed of old; Which in our younger years we saw, And which our fathers told.
Let Our Gladness Have No End — Let our gladness have no end, Hallelujah! For to earth did Christ descend. Hallelujah! On this day God gave us Christ, His Son, to save us; Christ, His Son, to save us.
Lift High The Cross — Lift high the cross, the love of Christ proclaim, Till all the world adore His sacred Name. 1. Come, brethren, follow where our Captain trod, our King victorious, Christ the Son of God.
Lift Up Your Heads, Ye Mighty Gates — Lift up your heads, ye mighty gates! Behold, the King of glory waits; The King of kings is drawing near, The Savior of the world is here; Life and salvation doth He bring, Wherefore rejoice and gladly sing: We praise Thee, Father, now! Creator, wise art Thou!
Like The Golden Sun Ascending — Like the golden sun ascending, Breaking through the gloom of night, On the earth His glory spending So that darkness takes to flight; Thus my Jesus from the grave And death's dismal, dreadful cave, Rose triumphant Easter morning, At the early purple dawning.
Lo, God To Heav'n Ascendeth — Lo, God to Heav'n ascendeth! Throughout its regions vast With shouts triumphant blendeth the trumpet's thrilling blast: Sing praise to Christ the Lord; sing praise with exultation, King of each heathen nation, the God of Hosts adored!
Lo He Comes! Whom Every Nation — Lo He comes! whom every nation, Taught of God, desired to see, Filled with hope and expectation That He would their Savior be. Sing, o sing with exultation, Lo! He calls us to our home; Peace, redemption, joy, salvation, Now from Heav'n to earth are come.
Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending — Lo! He comes with clouds descending, Once for ev'ry sinner slain; Thousand thousand saints attending, Swell the triumph of His train: Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Hallelujah! God appears on earth to reign.
Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming — Lo, how a Rose e'er blooming from tender stem hath sprung! Of Jesse's lineage coming, as men of old have sung. It came, a flow'ret bright, amid the cold of winter, When half spent was the night.
Look Down, O Lord, From Heaven Behold — Look down, O Lord, from heav'n behold, And let thy pity waken! How few the flock within thy fold, Neglected and forsaken! Almost thou'lt seek for faith in vain, And those who should thy truth maintain Thy Word from us have taken.
Look, Ye Saints, The Sight Is Glorious — Look, ye saints; the sight is glorious: see the Man of Sorrows now; From the fight returned victorious, Every knee to Him shall bow: Crown Him! Crown Him! Crown Him! Crowns become the Victor's brow. Crowns become the Victor's brow.
Lord As To Thy Dear Cross — Lord, as to Thy dear cross we flee, And plead to be forgiv'n, So let Thy life our pattern be, And form our souls for heav'n.
Lord, Be Thy Word My Rule — Lord, be Thy Word my rule, In it may I rejoice; Thy glory be my aim, Thy holy will my choice;
Lord, Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing — Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing; Fill our hearts with joy and peace; Let us each Thy love possessing, Triumph in redeeming grace. O refresh us, O refresh us, Trav'ling through this wilderness.
Lord, Enthroned in Heavenly Splendor — Lord, enthroned in heav'nly splendor, First begotten from the dead, You alone, our strong Defender, Now lift up Your people's head. Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! Jesus, true and living Bread! Jesus, true and living Bread!
Lord God, Thy Praise We Sing - Te Deum Laudamus — Lord God, Thy praise we sing; Lord God, our thanks we bring;
Lord Jesus Think On Me — Lord Jesus, think on me And purge away my sin; From earthborn passions set me free And make me pure within.
Lord, Keep Us Steadfast in Thy Word — Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word; Curb those who fain by craft and sword Would wrest the kingdom from Thy Son And set at naught all He hath done.
Lord of Glory, Who Hast Bought Us — Lord of Glory, who hast bought us with Thy lifeblood as the price, Never grudging for the lost ones that tremendous sacrifice; And with that hast freely given blessings countless as the sand, To th'unthankful and the evil with Thine own unsparing hand.
Lord of Life, All Praise Excelling — Lord of life, all praise excelling, Thou, in glory unconfined, Deignst to make Thy humble dwelling With the poor of humble mind. As Thy love, through all creation, Beams like Thy diffusive light; So the high and humble station Both are equal in Thy sight.
Lord Of Our Life — Lord of our life, and God of our salvation, Star of our night, and Hope of every nation, Hear and receive Thy church's supplication, Lord God Almighty.
Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart — Lord, Thee I love with all my heart; I pray Thee, ne'er from me depart; With tender mercy cheer me. Earth has no pleasure I would share, Yea, Heav'n itself were void and bare If Thou, Lord, wert not near me. And should my heart for sorrow break, My trust in Thee can nothing shake. Thou art the portion I have sought; Thy precious blood my soul has bought. Lord Jesus Christ, My God and Lord, my God and Lord, Forsake me not! I trust Thy Word.
Lord, Who at Cana's Wedding Feast — Lord, who at Cana's wedding feast Didst as a Guest appear, Thou dearer far than earthly guest, Vouchsafe Thy presence here. For holy Thou indeed dost prove The marriage vow to be, Proclaiming it a type of love Between the Church and Thee.
Lord Who Throughout These Forty Days — Lord, who throughout these forty days For us didst fast and pray, Teach us with Thee to mourn our sins And close by Thee to stay.
May God Bestow on Us His Grace — May God bestow on us His grace, With blessings rich provide us, And may the brightness of His face To life eternal guide us That we His saving health may know, His gracious will and pleasure, And also to the heathen show Christ's riches without measure And unto God convert them.
Moment By Moment — Dying with Jesus, by death reckoned mine; Living with Jesus, a new life divine; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine, Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine. Moment by moment I'm kept in His love; Moment by moment I've life from above; Looking to Jesus till glory doth shine; Moment by moment, O Lord, I am Thine.
More Love to Thee — More love to Thee, O Christ; More love to Thee; Hear Thou the pray'r I make On bended knee; This is my earnest plea, More love, O Christ, to Thee, More love to Thee; More love to Thee.
My Faith Looks Up To Thee — My faith looks up to Thee, Thou Lamb of Calvary, Savior divine! Now hear me while I pray, take all my guilt away, O let me from this day be wholly Thine!
My Hope Is Built — My hope is built on nothing less Than Jesus' blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest frame, But wholly trust in Jesus' Name. On Christ the solid Rock I stand, All other ground is sinking sand.
My Jesus, As Thou Wilt — My Jesus, as Thou wilt! Oh, may Thy will be mine! Into Thy hand of love I would my all resign; Through sorrow, or through joy, conduct me as Thine own, And help me still to say, my Lord, Thy will be done!
My Savior's Love — I stand amazed in the presence Of Jesus the Nazarene, And wonder how He could love me, A sinner, condemn'd, unclean. How marvelous! how wonderful! And my song shall ever be: How marvelous! how wonderful! Is my Savior's love for me!
My Song Shall Be Of Jesus — My song shall be of Jesus, His Mercy crowns my days He fills my cup with blessings and tunes my heart to praise My song shall be of Jesus the precious Lamb of God Who gave Himself my ransom and bought me with His blood
My Song Shall Be Of Jesus(Choral Version) — My song shall be of Jesus, His Mercy crowns my days He fills my cup with blessings and tunes my heart to praise My song shall be of Jesus the precious Lamb of God Who gave Himself my ransom and bought me with His blood And when my soul shall enter the many mansions fair, A song of praise to Jesus I'll sing forever there.
My Soul, Now Praise Thy Maker — My soul, now praise thy maker! Let all within me bless His name Who maketh thee partaker Of mercies more than thou dar'st claim. Forget Him not whose meekness Still bears with all thy sin, Who healeth all thy weakness, Renews thy life within. Whose grace and care are endless And saved thee through the past; Who leaves no suff'rer friendless, But rights the wronged at last.
Nearer, My God, To Thee — Nearer, my God, to Thee, nearer to Thee! E'en though it be a cross that raiseth me, Still all my song shall be, nearer, my God, to Thee. Nearer, my God, to Thee, Nearer to Thee!
None Other Lamb — None other Lamb, none other name, None other hope in Heav'n or earth or sea, None other hiding place from guilt and shame, None beside Thee!
No, Not One! — There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one! None else could heal all our soul's diseases, No, not one! no, not one! Jesus knows all about our struggles, He will guide till the day is done; There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus, No, not one! no, not one!
Not Worthy, Lord, to Gather Up the Crumbs — Not worthy, Lord, to gather up the crumbs With trembling hand that from Thy table fall, A weary, heavy laden sinner comes To plead Thy promise and obey Thy call.
Now Praise We Christ, the Holy One — Now praise we Christ, the Holy One, The spotless virgin Mary's Son, Far as the blesséd sun doth shine E'en to the world's remote confine
Now Rest Beneath Night's Shadow — Now rest beneath night's shadow The woodland, field, and meadow, The world in slumber lies; But Thou, my heart, awake thee, To prayer and song betake thee; Let praise to thy Creator rise.
Now Sin, With Reign Unbroken — Now sin with reign unbroken, no more can rule my life, Since God the Word hath spoken, That wins for me the strife; Baptized, reborn by grace I am redeem'd from evil, And have renounced the devil and all his works and ways.
Now Thank We All Our God — Now thank we all our God, with heart and hands and voices, Who wondrous things has done, in Whom this world rejoices; Who from our mothers' arms has blessed us on our way With countless gifts of love, and still is ours today.
Now the Light Has Gone Away — Now the light has gone away; Father, listen while I pray, Asking Thee to watch and keep And to send me quiet sleep.
O Blessed Jesus This — O blessed Jesus, This Thy lowly manger is The Paradise where oft my soul would feed: Here is the place, my Lord, Where lies th'Eternal Word Clothed with our flesh, made like to us indeed.
O Chief of Cities Bethlehem — O chief of cities, Bethlehem, Of David's crown the fairest gem, But more to us than David's name, In you, as man, the Savior came.
O Come, All Ye Faithful — O come, all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, O come ye, O come ye, to Bethlehem. Come and behold Him, born the King of angels; O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
O Come O Come Emmanuel — O come, O come, Emmanuel, And ransom captive Israel, That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel.
O Day of Rest And Gladness — O day of rest and gladness, o day of joy and light, O balm of care and sadness, most beautiful, most bright: On thee, the high and lowly, through ages joined in tune, Sing holy, holy, holy, to the great God Triune.
O Father, All Creating — O Father, all creating, Whose wisdom, love, and pow'r First bound two lives together In Eden's primal hour, Today to these Thy children Thy earliest gifts renew: A home by Thee made happy, A love by Thee kept true.
O For A Thousand Tongues — O for a thousand tongues to sing My great Redeemer's praise, The glories of my God and King, The triumphs of His grace!
Of The Father's Love Begotten — Of the Father's love begotten Ere the worlds began to be, He is Alpha and Omega, He the source, the ending He, Of the things that are, that have been, And that future years shall see, Evermore and evermore!
O Grieve Not So, Nor So Lament — O grieve not so, nor so lament, My soul! nor troubled sigh, Because some joys to others sent Your Father may deny; Take all as love that seems severe There is no want if God is near.
Oh, Blest the House — Oh blest the house, whate'er befall, Where Jesus Christ is All in All; Yea, if He were not dwelling there, How poor and dark and void it were!
O Holy, Blessed Trinity — O Holy, Blessed Trinity, Divine, Essential Unity, God Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, Be Thou this day my Guide and Host.
O Holy Spirit, Enter In — O Holy Spirit, enter in, And in our hearts Thy work begin Thy Temple deign to make us; Sun of the soul, Thou Light divine, Around and in us brightly shine, To joy and gladness wake us. That we to Thee Truly living, To Thee giving Prayer unceasing May in love be still increasing.
O Little Town of Bethlehem — O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie! Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by. Yet in thy dark streets shineth the everlasting Light; The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight.
O Lord, How Shall I Meet Thee — O Lord, how shall I meet Thee, How welcome Thee aright? All nations long to see Thee, My Hope, my heart's Delight! O kindle, Lord, most holy, Thy lamp within my breast, To do in spirit lowly All that may please Thee best.
O Lord, I Am Not Worthy — O Lord, I am not worthy That Thou should'st come to me, But speak the words of comfort, My spirit healed shall be.
O Lord My Soul Convicted — O Lord, my soul convicted stands Of breaking all Thy ten commands: And on me justly might'st Thou pour Thy wrath in one eternal show'r.
O Lord of Heav'n and Earth and Sea — O Lord of Heav'n and earth and sea, To Thee all praise and glory be; How shall we show our love to Thee, Who givest all?
O Lord We Praise Thee — O Lord, we praise Thee, bless Thee, and adore Thee, In thanksgiving bow before Thee Thou with Thy body and Thy blood didst nourish Our weak souls that they may flourish: O Lord, have mercy! May Thy body, Lord, born of Mary, That our sins and sorrows did carry, And Thy blood for us plead In all trial, fear, and need: O Lord, have mercy!
O Lord, When Condemnation — O Lord, when condemnation And guilt oppress my soul, Then let Thy bitter passion The rising storm control: Remind me that Thy blood was spilt For me, O most unworthy! To take away my guilt.
O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High — O love, how deep, how broad, how high, How passing thought and fantasy, That God, the Son of God, should take Our mortal form for mortals' sake!
One Thing's Needful — One thing's needful: then, Lord Jesus, Keep this one thing in my mind; All beside, though first it please us, Soon a grievous yoke we find: Beneath it the heart is still fretting and striving, No true, lasting happiness ever deriving. The gain of this one thing all loss can requite And teach me in all things to find true delight.
On Jordan's Bank the Baptist's Cry — On Jordan's bank the Baptist's cry Announces that the Lord is nigh; Come, then, and hearken, for he brings Glad tidings from the King of kings!
On My Heart Imprint Thine Image — On my heart imprint Thine image, Blessed Jesus, King of Grace That life's riches, cares, and pleasures, Have no pow'r to Thee efface; This the superscription be: Jesus crucified for me, Is my life, my hope's foundation, And my glory and salvation.
On What Has Now Been Sown — On what has now been sown Thy blessing, Lord, bestow; The pow'r is Thine alone To make it spring and grow. Do Thou in grace the harvest raise, And Thou alone shalt have the praise.
Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty — Open now thy gates of beauty, Zion, let me enter there, Where my soul in joyful duty Waits for Him Who answers prayer. Oh, how blessèd is this place, Filled with solace, light and grace!
O Sacred Head, Now Wounded — O sacred Head, now wounded, with grief and shame weighed down, Now scornfully surrounded with thorns, Thine only crown; O sacred Head, what glory, what bliss till now was Thine! Yet, though despised and gory, I joy to call Thee mine.
O That The Lord Would Guide My Ways — O that the Lord would guide my ways To keep His statutes still! O that my God would grant me grace To know and do His will!
O The Deep, Deep Love of Jesus — O the deep, deep love of Jesus, vast, unmeasured, boundless, free! Rolling as a mighty ocean in its fullness over me! Underneath me, all around me, is the current of Thy love Leading onward, leading homeward to Thy glorious rest above!
O Trinity of Blessed Light — O Trinity of blessèd light, O Unity of princely might, The fiery sun now goes his way; Shed Thou within our hearts a ray.
Our Father Thou in Heaven Above — Our Father, Thou in heav'n above, Who biddest us to dwell in love, As brethren of one family, To cry in ev'ry need to Thee, Teach us no thoughtless word to say, But from our inmost heart to pray.
Our God, Our Help In Ages Past — Our God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home.
Out of the Deep I Cry to Thee — Out of the deep I cry to Thee; O Lord God, hear my crying: Incline Thy gracious ear to me, With prayer to Thee applying. For if Thou fix Thy searching eye On all sin and iniquity, Who, Lord, can stand before Thee?
Over Kidron Jesus Treadeth — Over Kidron Jesus treadeth To His passion for us all; Every human eye be weeping, Tears of bitter grief let fall! Round His Spirit flock the foes, Place their shafts and bend their bows, Aiming at the Savior solely, While the world forsakes Him wholly.
O Wondrous Type, O Vision Fair — O wondrous type! O vision fair Of glory that the Church may share, Which Christ upon the mountain shows, where brighter than the sun He glows!
Part 7: "Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit" (Lk 23:46) — Jesus, all Thy labor vast, All Thy woe and conflict past, Yielding up Thy soul at last: Hear us, holy Jesus.
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior — Pass me not, O gentle Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by. Savior, Savior, Hear my humble cry; While on others Thou art calling, Do not pass me by.
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology; see also 'Awake, My Soul, And With The Sun') — Δ Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow; Praise Him, all creatures here below; Praise Him above, ye heav'nly host; Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Praise My Soul The King Of Heaven — Praise, my soul, the King of heaven; To His feet thy tribute bring. Ransomed, healed, restored, forgiven, Evermore His praises sing: Alleluia! Alleluia! Praise the everlasting King.
Praise The Lord, Ye Heavens Adore Him — Praise the Lord, ye heav'ns, adore Him; Praise Him, angels in the height. Sun and moon, rejoice before Him; Praise Him, all ye stars of light. Praise the Lord, for He hath spoken; Worlds His mighty voice obeyed. Laws which never shall be broken For their guidance He hath made.
Praise To The Lord, The Almighty — Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Praise Him in glad adoration.
Rejoice, My Heart, Be Glad and Sing — Rejoice, my heart, be glad and sing, A cheerful trust maintain; For God, the Source of everything, Thy Portion shall remain.
Rejoice, O Pilgrim Throng — Rejoice, O pilgrim throng! Rejoice, give thanks, and sing; Your festal banner wave on high, The cross of Christ your King. Rejoice, rejoice, rejoice, Give thanks and sing.
Rescue the Perishing — Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Snatch them in pity from sin and the grave; Weep o'er the erring one, lift up the fallen, Tell them of Jesus, the mighty to save. Rescue the perishing, care for the dying, Jesus is merciful, Jesus will save.
Rock of Ages — Rock of Ages, cleft for me, Let me hide myself in Thee; Let the water and the blood, From Thy wounded side which flowed, Be of sin the double cure; Save from wrath and make me pure.
Salvation Unto Us Has Come — Salvation unto us has come By God's free grace and favor; Good works cannot avert our doom, They help and save us never. Faith looks to Jesus Christ alone, Who did for all the world atone; He is our one Redeemer.
Savior, Like A Shepherd Lead Us — Savior, like a shepherd lead us, much we need Thy tender care; In Thy pleasant pastures feed us, for our use Thy folds prepare. Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are. Blessèd Jesus, blessèd Jesus! Thou hast bought us, Thine we are.
Savior Of The Nations Come — Savior of the nations, come; Virgin's Son, here make Thy home! Marvel now, O heav'n and earth, That the Lord chose such a birth.
Savior When In Dust To Thee — Savior, when in dust to Thee Low we bow th'adoring knee, When, repentant, to the skies Scarce we lift our weeping eyes, O by all the pains and woes Suffered once for man below, Bending from Thy throne on high, Hear our penitential cry!
Savior, Who Thy Flock Art Feeding — Savior, who Thy flock art feeding With the Shepherd's kindest care, All the feeble gently leading, While the lambs Thy bosom share.
See Amid the Winter's Snow — See amid the winter's snow, Born for us on earth below, See, the gentle Lamb appears, Promised from eternal years. Hail that ever blessèd morn, Hail redemption's happy dawn, Sing through all Jerusalem: Christ is born in Bethlehem.
See, The Lord Ascends In Triumph — See, the Lord ascends in triumph; see the King in royal state, Riding on the clouds, His chariot, To His heav'nly palace gate. Hark! the choirs of angel voices Joyful alleluias sing, And the portals high are lifted To receive their heav'nly King.
Shepherd of Tender Youth — Shepherd of tender youth, Guiding in love and truth, Through devious ways! Christ, our triumphant King! We come your Name to sing, And here our children bring, To shout your praise.
Silent Night — Silent night, holy night, All is calm, all is bright Round yon virgin mother and Child. Holy Infant, so tender and mild, Sleep in heavenly peace, Sleep in heavenly peace.
Sing My Tongue, The Glorious Battle — Sing, my tongue, the glorious battle, With completed vict'ry rife, And above the cross's trophy Tell the triumph of the strife, How the world's Redeemer conquered By surrend'ring of His Life.
Sing, O Sing, This Blessed Morn — Sing, O sing, this blessed morn, Unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is giv'n, God Himself comes down from Heav'n. Sing, O sing, this blessed morn, Jesus Christ today is born.
Softly Now the Day Is Ending — Softly now the day is ending, Night o'er hill and vale descending; I will kneel before Thee, Lord. Unto Thee my thanks I render That Thou didst, in mercy tender Life and peace to me accord.
Songs of Thankfulness and Praise — Songs of thankfulness and praise, Jesus, Lord, to Thee we raise, Manifested by the star To the sages from afar; Branch of royal David's stem In Thy birth at Bethlehem; Anthems be to Thee addressed, God in man made manifest.
Souls of Men! Why Will Ye Scatter — Souls of men! why will ye scatter Like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts! why will ye wander From a love so true and deep? Was there ever kinder shepherd Half so gentle, half so sweet, As the Savior who would have us Come and gather round His feet?
Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted — Stricken, smitten, and afflicted, See Him dying on the tree! 'Tis the Christ by man rejected; Yes, my soul, 'tis He, 'tis He! 'Tis the long expected prophet, David's Son, yet David's Lord; Proofs I see sufficient of it: 'Tis a true and faithful Word.
Take My Life And Let It Be — Take my life, and let it be consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; let them flow in ceaseless praise.
Take Thou My Hand and Lead Me — Take Thou my hand, and lead me o'er life's rough way, with Heav'nly Manna feed me from day to day. Alone my footsteps falter and straggle wide, Lord who my life canst alter be Thou my guide.
'Take Up Thy Cross', the Savior Said — "Take up thy cross," the Savior said, "If thou wouldst My disciple be; Deny thyself, the world forsake, And humbly follow after Me."
That Men a godly Life Might Live — That man a godly life might live, God did these ten commandments give By His true servant Moses, high Upon the mount Sinai. Have mercy, Lord.
The Advent of Our God — The advent of our God Shall be our theme for prayer Come, let us meet him on the road And place for Him prepare.
The Bridegroom Soon Will Call Us — The Bridegroom soon will call us, Come, all ye wedding guests! May not His voice appall us, While slumber binds our breasts; May all our lamps be burning, And oil be found in store, That we, with Him returning, May open find the door.
The Church's One Foundation — The Church's one foundation Is Jesus Christ her Lord, She is His new creation By water and the Word. From heav'n He came and sought her To be His holy bride; With His own blood He bought her And for her life He died.
The Comforter Has Come — O spread the tidings 'round, wherever man is found, Wherever human hearts and human woes abound; Let ev'ry Christian tongue proclaim the joyful sound: The Comforter has come! The Comforter has come, The Comforter has come! The Holy Ghost from heav'n, The Father's promise giv'n; O spread the tidings 'round, Wherever man is found: The Comforter has come!
The Day is Surely Drawing Near — The day is surely drawing near, When God's Son, the Anointed, Shall with great majesty appear, As Judge of all appointed. All mirth and laughter then shall cease When flames on flames will still increase, As Scripture truly teacheth.
The First Noel — The first Noel the angel did say Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay; In fields where they lay tending their sheep, On a cold winter's night that was so deep. Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel, Born is the King of Israel.
The Galilean Fishers Toil — The Galilean fishers toil all night, and nothing take; But Jesus comes,— a wondrous spoil is lifted from the lake. Lord, when our labors are in vain and vain the help of men, When fruitless is our care and pain, Come blessed Jesus then!
The God of Abraham Praise — The God of Abr'ham praise, Who reigns enthroned above; Ancient of everlasting days, and God of Love; Jehovah, great I AM! by earth and Heav'n confessed; I bow and bless the sacred Name forever blessed.
The Gospel Shows The Father's Grace — The Gospel shows the Father's grace, Who sent his Son to save our race, Proclaims how Jesus lived and died That man might thus be justified.
The Grave Itself a Garden Is — The grave itself a garden is, Where loveliest flow'rs abound; Since Christ, our never fading Life, Sprang from that holy ground.
The Kingdom Satan Founded — The kingdom Satan founded Shall now be overthrown, For Christ its fall hath sounded, And through His pow'r alone Shall Satan meet his doom, And be for aye confounded; He from the souls he wounded Shall flee in fear and gloom.
The King Shall Come — The King shall come when morning dawns, And light triumphant breaks; When beauty gilds the eastern hills, And life to joy awakes.
The Law Of God Is Good And Wise — The law of God is good and wise, And sets His will before our eyes, Shows us the way of righteousness, And dooms to death when we transgress.
The Lily of the Valley — I've found a friend in Jesus, He's everything to me, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul; The Lily of the Valley, in Him alone I see All I need to cleanse and make me fully whole. In sorrow He's my comfort, in trouble He's my stay; He tells me every care on Him to roll. He's the Lily of the Valley, the Bright and Morning Star, He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
The Lord's My Shepherd — The Lord's my shepherd I'll not want, He makes me down to lie In pastures green He leadeth me The quiet waters by. He leadeth me, He leadeth me, The quiet waters by, In pastures green He leadeth me The quiet waters by.
The Love of God — The love of God is greater far Than tongue or pen can ever tell, It goes beyond the highest star, And reaches to the lowest hell; The guilty pair, bowed down with care, God gave His Son to win; His erring child, He reconciled, And pardoned from his sin. Oh love of God, how rich and pure! How measureless and strong! It shall forevermore endure, The saints' and angels' song.
The Mouth of Fools Doth God Confess — The mouth of fools doth God confess, But while their lips draw nigh Him, Their heart is full of wickedness, And all their deeds deny Him. Corrupt are they, and every one Abominable works hath done; There is not one welldoer.
The Old Rugged Cross — On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff'ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. So I'll cherish the old rugged cross, Till my trophies at last I lay down; I will cling to the old rugged cross, And exchange it some day for a crown.
The People That in Darkness Sat — The people that in darkness sat A glorious light have seen; The light has shined on them who long In shades of death have been. In shades of death have been.
There Came a Message From the Sky — There came a message from the sky: God has the earth befriended, His Son who dwells in heaven high, By angel hosts attended, Will now your flesh and blood put on As David's Son; Your wretched state is ended.
There's a Great Day Coming — There's a great day coming, A great day coming, There's a great day coming by and by; When the saints and the sinners shall be parted right and left, Are you ready for that day to come? Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready for the judgment day? Are you ready? Are you ready? For the judgment day?
The Star Proclaims the King is Here — The star proclaims the King is here; But, Herod, why this senseless fear? He takes no realms of earth away Who gives the realms of heav'nly day.
The Strife Is O'er, The Battle Done — Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
The Winds and Billows Loudly Roar — The winds and billows loudly roar We flounder in the deep Our bark is frail, far off the shore, And Jesus is asleep.
Thine Arm, O Lord, in Days of Old — Thine arm, O Lord, in days of old, was strong to heal and save; It triumphed o'er disease and death, o'er darkness and the grave. To Thee they went, the blind, the dumb, the palsied and the lame, The leper with his tainted life, the sick with fevered frame.
Though in the Midst of Life We Be — Though in midst of life we be, Snares of death surround us; Where shall we for succor flee, Lest our foes confound us? To Thee alone, our Savior. We mourn our grievous sin which hath Stirr'd the fire of Thy fierce wrath. Holy and gracious God! Holy and mighty God! Holy and all— merciful Savior! Thou eternal God! Save us, Lord, from sinking In the deep and bitter flood. Kyrie eleison.
Thou, Who at Thy First Eucharist — Thou, who at Thy first Eucharist didst pray That all Thy Church might be forever one, Grant us at ev'ry Eucharist to say With longing heart and soul, "Thy will be done." O may we all one bread, one body be, Through this blest sacrament of unity.
Through the Night of Doubt and Sorrow — Through the night of doubt and sorrow Onward goes the pilgrim band, Singing songs of expectation, Marching to the Promised Land. Clear before us through the darkness Gleams and burns the guiding light: Brother clasps the hand of brother, Stepping fearless through the night.
Tis Good, Lord, To Be Here — 'Tis good, Lord, to be here, Thy glory fills the night; Thy face and garments, like the sun, Shine with unborrowed light.
'Tis Midnight and On Olive's Brow — 'Tis midnight, and on Olive's brow The star is dimmed that lately shone; 'Tis midnight, in the garden now The suff'ring Savior prays alone.
To Avert From Men God's Wrath — To avert from men God's wrath Jesus suffered in our stead; By an ignominious death He a full atonement made; And by His most precious blood, Brought us, sinners, nigh to God.
Today Thy Mercy Calls Me — Today Thy mercy calls me to wash away my sin; However great my trespass, whate'er I may have been; However long from mercy I may have turned away, Thy blood, O Christ, can wash me, and make me clean today.
To God Be The Glory — To God be the glory, great things He has done; So loved He the world that He gave us His Son Who yielded His life an atonement for sin, And opened the life gate that all may go in. Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the earth hear His voice! Praise the Lord, praise the Lord, Let the people rejoice! O come to the Father, through Jesus the Son, And give Him the glory, great things He has done.
To Jordan Came Our Lord, The Christ — To Jordan came our Lord the Christ, To do God's pleasure willing, And there was by Saint John baptized, All righteousness fulfilling; There did He consecrate a bath To wash away transgression, And quench the bitterness of death By His own blood and passion; He would a new life give us.
To Shepherds As They Watched By Night — To shepherds as they watched by night Appeared a host of angels bright; Behold the tender Babe, they said, In yonder lowly manger laid.
Twas In The Moon of Wintertime — 'Twas in the moon of wintertime, When all the birds had fled, That mighty Gitchi Manitou Sent angel choirs instead; Before their light the stars grew dim, And wand'ring hunters heard the hymn: Jesus your King is born, Jesus is born, In excelsis gloria.
'Twas On That Dark, That Doleful Night — 'Twas on that dark, that doleful night When pow'rs of earth and hell arose Against the Son of God's delight, And friends betrayed Him to His foes:
Under His Wings — Under His wings I am safely abiding, Though the night deepens and tempests are wild, Still I can trust Him; I know He will keep me, He has redeemed me, and I am His child. Under His wings, under His wings, Who from His love can sever? Under His wings my soul shall abide, Safely abide forever.
Upon The Cross Extended — Upon the cross extended, See, world, thy Lord suspended, Thy Savior yields His breath. The Prince of Life from heaven Himself hath freely given To shame and blows and bitter death.
Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying — Wake, awake, for night is flying; The watchmen on the heights are crying: Awake, Jerusalem, at last! Midnight hears the welcome voices And at the thrilling cry rejoices; Come forth, ye virgins, night is past; The Bridegroom comes, awake; Your lamps with gladness take; Alleluia! And for His marriage feast prepare For ye must go and meet Him there.
We All Believe in One True God — We all believe in one true God, Who created earth and heaven, The Father, who to us in love Hath the right of children given. He both soul and body feedeth, All we need He doth provide us; He through snares and perils leadeth, Watching that no harm betide us. He careth for us day and night, All things are governed by His might.
We Gather Together — We gather together to ask the Lord's blessing; He chastens and hastens His will to make known. The wicked oppressing now cease from distressing. Sing praises to His Name; He forgets not His own.
We Give Thee But Thine Own — We give Thee but Thine own, Whate'er the gift may be; All that we have is Thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from Thee.
We Know Thee Who Thou Art — We know Thee who Thou art, Lord Jesus, Mary's Son; We know the yearnings of Thy heart To end Thy work begun.
We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost — We now implore God the Holy Ghost For the true faith, which we need the most, That in our last moments He may befriend us And, as homeward we journey, attend us. Lord, have mercy.
Were You There? — Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Were you there when they crucified my Lord? Sometimes it causes me to tremble, tremble, tremble. Were you there when they crucified my Lord?
What A Friend We Have In Jesus — What a Friend we have in Jesus, all our sins and griefs to bear! What a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer! O what peace we often forfeit, O what needless pain we bear, All because we do not carry everything to God in prayer.
What Child Is This? — What Child is this who, laid to rest On Mary's lap is sleeping? Whom angels greet with anthems sweet, While shepherds watch are keeping? This, this is Christ the King, Whom shepherds guard and angels sing; Haste, haste, to bring Him laud, The Babe, the Son of Mary.
What Wondrous Love Is This? — What wondrous love is this; O my soul! O my soul! What wondrous love is this; O my soul! What wondrous love is this; That caused the Lord of bliss To bear the dreadful curse, For my soul, For my soul, To bear the dreadful curse, For my soul?
When I Survey the Wondrous Cross — When I survey the wondrous cross On which the Prince of Glory died, My rich-est gain I count but loss, And pour contempt on all my pride.
When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder — When the trumpet of the Lord shall sound, and time shall be no more, And the morning breaks, eternal, bright and fair; When the saved of earth shall gather over on the other shore, And the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there. When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, When the roll is called up yonder, I'll be there.
Where He Leads Me — I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, I can hear my Savior calling, "Take thy cross and follow, follow Me." Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow, Where He leads me I will follow; I'll go with Him, with Him, all the way.
While O'er Our Guilty Land, O Lord — While o'er our guilty land, O Lord, We view the terrors of Your sword, O where can all the helpless fly? To whom but You direct their cry?
Whiter Than Snow — Lord Jesus, I long to be perfectly whole; I want Thee forever to live in my soul, Break down ev'ry idol, cast out ev'ry foe; Now wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. Whiter than snow, yes, whiter than snow; Now wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow.
Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me? — Why should cross and trial grieve me? Christ is near With His cheer; Never will He leave me. Who can rob me of the heaven That God's Son, For my own, To my faith hath given?
Wilt Thou, O Man, Live Happily — Wilt thou, O man, live happily, And dwell with God eternally, The ten commandments keep, for thus Our God Himself biddeth us. Kyr' eleison!
Within the Father's House — Within the Father's house The Son hath found His home; And to His temple suddenly The Lord of Life hath come.
You Parents Hear What Jesus Taught — You parents, hear what Jesus taught When little ones to him were brought: Forbid them not, but heed my plea Permitting them to come to me.